Day 01-02: Kathmandu by Bus to Jiri(1,955masl) to Shivalaya(1,770masl)

Suspension Bridges along Trail in Hiking Jiri to Everest Base CampThere is only an ordinary bus from Kathmandu to Jiri which departs daily at 0600H and 0800H timings only. Booking a day before is a must if you want to have a sure seat beside window, please take note that motion sickness for 7 hours travel time is inevitable. Bus station is at Purano Bus Park infront of Nepal Tourism Board and near Ratna Park. Bus fare is 600 NPR. Jump-off point from Jiri is per 6th image below, on immediate ascent in forest. The most confusing part of this trek was how to locate the trail going to Mali Village, which I was lost initially. Asking locals is the important key to go back on track. From Jiri, gradual ascent to Mali then gradual, slippery descent to Shivalaya. An orange marker is always visible on the trail which made it easier to trek. Permit validation is in Shivalaya Tourist Information Office.

REMINDER: Please take note that my trekking hours is of below average, I'm always lagging for around an hour to the next destination. Also, check-out bill in the morning day after includes lodging for 1 room, dinner and breakfast.

DAY 1: KATHMANDU (1,400masl) TO JIRI (1,955masl)

time

date

event

remarks

NPR

USD

0450H

27-Nov

ETD Hostel

bound to City
Bus Park

0530H

FRI

ETA City Bus Park

breakfast

170

1.6

0600H

ETD Kathmandu

prepare for motion sickness ride

1330H

ETA Jiri (1,955masl)

Hotel Everest

TREKKING HOURS: 0

daily budget:

₹170

$1.6

DAY 2: JIRI (1,955masl) TO SHIVALAYA (1,770masl)

time

date

event

remarks

NPR

USD

0630H

28-Nov

ETD Hostel

check-out w/
dinner

500

4.8

0930H

SAT

ETA Mali (2,300masl)

smooth ascent, slippery, muddy

1130H

ETA Shivalaya (1,770masl)

Gaurishankar Park permit check

lunch

mixed fried rice & lemon
juice

400

3.8

1230H

ETD Shivalaya

steep ascent, dusty

1500H

ETA Sangbadada (2,000masl)

Sushila Lodge

TREKKING HOURS: 7.5

daily budget:

₹900

$8.6

EBC Solo Trek Day 01: Kathmandu by ordinary bus to Jiri (1,955masl)

EBC Solo Trek Day 01: Kathmandu by ordinary bus to Jiri (1,955masl)

EBC Solo Trek Day 01: Kathmandu by ordinary bus to Jiri (1,955masl)

EBC Solo Trek Day 01: Kathmandu by ordinary bus to Jiri (1,955masl)

EBC Solo Trek Day 01: Kathmandu by ordinary bus to Jiri (1,955masl)

EBC Solo Trek Day 02: Jiri (1,955masl) to Shivalaya (1,770masl) - jump-off point on the left